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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1947

1,356 stories in Riverina's papers · page 55 of 68

South Gundagai and Tumblong Electricity Extensions Council to Borrow Necessary Finance

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 10 November 1947 · page 3

In order to undertake the work of extending the electricity to Sth Gundagai and Tumblong, and the water service to residents around…

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Wade Shire Doubtful of County Council Scheme

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 11 November 1947 · page 4

A letter, received at the meeting of the Wade Shire Council held on November 7, from the Department of Local Government, informed council that the shires of Carrathool, Leeton and Murrumbidgee have petitioned for the…

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Municipal Council Tri-weekly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 11 November 1947 · page 4

The tri-woekly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening last, there being present the Mayor (Aid. J. A. Lorimer) and…

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Candidates for Narraburra Shire

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 11 November 1947 · page 2

Nominations for the triennial elections of Narraburra Shire are: "A" Riding, Breust, Gordon; Edis, David William; Harris, Arthur Thomas; "B,"…

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Illabo Shire Prepares for Elections

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 11 November 1947 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Blabo Shire Council, arrangements for the election made by the returning officer (Mr. Nugent) were…

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The Shire Elections a New Candidate

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 11 November 1947 · page 2

The well-known rice farmer of Murrami, Mr. F. H. C. Walsh, has consented to stand as a candidate for C Riding in the coming Shire elections…

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Jindalee Shire Clerk Resigning As From January 31

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 11 November 1947 · page 4

The monthly meeting yesterday was attended by Crs. A. S. Donaldson (president). C. J. Morrow. L. P. Bennett, G. G. Davidson, F. J Moore. C. T…

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National Council Of Farmers Recommended

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 11 November 1947 · page 3

The domestic and external economic policy of Australia as it affects primary industries, including the subject of price guarantee, is reviewed in…

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Shire Elections Many Councillors in Riverina Not to be Opposed

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 11 November 1947 · page 1

Many of the present councillors in Riverina shires have been re-elected unopposed in the triennial local government elections to be held on December 6…

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Junee Aldermen Suggested as Bushfire Rangers

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 November 1947 · page 1

JUNEE, Tuesday: At the suggestion of Aid. Shaw, representations are to be made to have all alderman and officers of the Junee,…

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City Council Election Mayor Attacks Proposed Bloc System For Ex-Servicemen Candidates

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 November 1947 · page 2

At an ex-servicemen's meeting last night the Mayor (Aid. L. Barrand) Strongly attacked a proposed bloc system of nominating ex-servicemen candidates for the forthcoming City Council elections…

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Town Council Monday Night's Meeting

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 12 November 1947 · page 3

The above meeting was attended by Aldermen A. Hutton (deputy mayor), who presided in the absence of the Mayor (Ald. Des. stratum), S…

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Lockhart Council Discusses Bush Fire Prevention

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 November 1947 · page 6

LOCKHART, Tuesday: Lockhart Shire Council held its monthly meeting yesterday. Cr. A. D. Finlayson presided. Councillors…

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Ambulance Asks Junee Council to Waive Rates

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 November 1947 · page 2

The operations of the Junee District Ambulance would be jeopardised if it was not for the continued financial support received from the…

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Wagga Municipal Library Jottings

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 November 1947 · page 2

Book of the Week: "Housework Without Tears," by Priscilla Novy. You'll Find It: In the Classified Section…

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Might Be a Hint for Gundagai Shire Council Sweeper Saves Council £67 Yearly

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 13 November 1947 · page 7

Fred Thomas, in his 24 years sweeping the roads of Finchley, Middlesex (Eng.) has turned inventor. Perhaps he has beaten…

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Shire Elections

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 13 November 1947 · page 8

Sir,-- Having been nominated to stand for "B" Riding at the next Shire Elections I would like, if you will let me have…

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Shire of Tumbarumba Triennial Elections-- 1947

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 13 November 1947 · page 6

In pursuance of the powers conferred by the local Government Act, 1919, as amended, and the Ordinances made thereunder, I hereby notify that the following persons have been proposed for nomination as. candidates for the office of Councillor,…

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Tumbarumba Shire Elections Three Candidates for "B" Riding

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 13 November 1947 · page 1

Three candidates have nominated for the two seats in "B" Riding of the Tumbarumba Shire Council…

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Council's Mobile Hut Destroyed by Fire

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 13 November 1947 · page 3

A mobile hut owned by the Tumbarumba Shire Council and occupied by an employee, Mr. J. F. Griffiths, was completely…

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